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Raipur to Varanasi Distance & How to Reach

Chhattisgarh to Uttar Pradesh · 473 km · Compare flights, trains, buses & driving

Raipur to Varanasi distance: 473 km (aerial), approximately 632 km by road. By flight: ~1 hrs 23 min. By train: ~9 hrs 43 min. By road: ~8 hrs 51 min.
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Raipur
Chhattisgarh
Varanasi
Uttar Pradesh
473 km
aerial distance (straight line)
294 miles · Road distance: ~632 km (via road)
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632 km
Road distance
8 hrs 51 min
Drive time
473 km
Aerial distance
Route data via OpenStreetMap
How to get from Raipur to Varanasi
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By Flight
1 hrs 23 min
RPR → VNS
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By Train
9 hrs 43 min
632 km · Multiple daily trains
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By Bus
12 hrs 38 min
632 km · AC/Non-AC available
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By Car
8 hrs 51 min
632 km via highway
🚆 Raipur to Varanasi Trains (63)
Train Dep Arr Duration Classes
GUWAHATI - NEW DELHI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp
#12501 · SKr
 1A,2A,3A,SL
Rajendra Nagar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12309 · Raj
 20:39 22:28 1h 49m 1A,2A,3A
Jaynagar-Delhi AnandViharT Garib Rath
#12569 · GR
 20:46 22:42 1h 56m 3A
Bhagalpur - Delhi AnandVihar T. Garib Rath Express
#22405 · GR
 20:54 22:42 1h 48m 3A,CC
Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#12305 · Raj
 22:48 00:50 2h 02m 1A,2A,3A
DIBRUGARH TOWN - NEW DELHI Rajdhani Exp
#12423 · Raj
 23:06 01:00 1h 54m 1A,2A,3A
Guwahati-New Delhi Rajdhani Express
#22423 · Raj
 23:07 01:00 1h 53m 1A,2A,3A
KAMAKHYA - MUMBAI LTT AC Exp
#12520 · SF
 2A,3A,SL
DANAPUR - DELHI ANAND VIHAR Jan Sadharan Express
#13257 ·
PATLIPUTRA - PUNE SF Exp
#12150 · SF
 00:12 02:40 2h 28m 2A,3A,SL
PATNA - PURNA Exp
#17609 · Exp
 00:28 02:55 2h 27m 2A,3A,SL
PATNA - MUMBAI BANDRA T Exp
#19050 · Exp
 00:41 02:55 2h 14m 2A,3A,SL
Azimabad Express
#12948 · SF
 00:48 03:10 2h 22m 3A,SL
Sikkim Mahananda Express
#14083 · Exp
 01:03 03:45 2h 42m 2A,3A,SL
RAJENDRA NAGAR PATNA - MUMBAI LTT Janta Exp
#13201 · Exp
 01:23 04:10 2h 47m 2A,3A,SL
ASANSOL - MUMBAI CST SF Exp
#12361 · SF
 02:29 05:15 2h 46m 2A,3A,SL
RAXAUL - MUMBAI LTT Karmabhoomi Exp
#12545 · SF
 02:52 05:15 2h 23m
Howrah-Amritsar Express
#13049 · Exp
 03:53 07:20 3h 27m 3A,SL
GUWAHATI - DELHI ANAND VIHAR North East Exp
#12505 · SF
 04:39 07:05 2h 26m 2A,3A,SL
Howrah-Amritsar Mail
#13005 · Mail
 05:33 08:10 2h 37m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Vibhuti Express
#12333 · SF
 06:08 08:40 2h 32m 2A,3A,SL
KAMAKHYA - GANDHIDHAM Exp
#15668 · Exp
 06:23 09:05 2h 42m 2A,3A,SL
Guwahati Barmer Express Slip
#15632-Slip · Exp
 06:37 08:55 2h 18m 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - OKHA DWARKA EXP
#15636 · Exp
 06:38 08:55 2h 17m 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - BARMER Exp
#15632 · Exp
 06:38 08:55 2h 17m 2A,3A,SL
Seemanchal Express
#12487 · SF
 06:39 09:20 2h 41m 2A,3A,SL
Farakka Express
#13413 · Exp
 07:01 10:05 3h 04m 2A,3A,SL
Farakka Express
#13483 · Exp
 07:01 10:05 3h 04m 2A,3A,SL
Lal Quila Express
#13111 · Exp
 08:53 12:10 3h 17m 3A,SL
Archana Express
#12355 · SF
 08:53 10:40 1h 47m 2A,3A,SL
Himgiri Express
#12331 · SF
 11:35 13:45 2h 10m 2A,3A,SL
Shramjeevi Express
#12391 · SF
 12:11 14:20 2h 09m 1A,2A,3A,SL
PATLIPUTRA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp
#12142 · SF
 12:37 14:35 1h 58m 2A,3A,SL
Patna-Indore Express
#19322 · Exp
 12:57 15:00 2h 03m 2A,3A,SL
Patna Indore Express
#19314 · Exp
 12:57 15:00 2h 03m 2A,3A,SL
Patna Mathura Express
#13237 · Exp
 13:07 15:30 2h 23m 2A,3A,SL
Patna Mathura Express
#13239 · Exp
 13:07 15:30 2h 23m 2A,3A,SL
DANAPUR - SECUNDERABAD SF EXP
#12792 · SF
 13:22 15:50 2h 28m 2A,3A,SL
DIBRUGARH - OLD DELHI Brahmaputra Exp
#14055 · Mail
 14:16 16:40 2h 24m 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp
#15646 · Exp
 15:11 17:40 2h 29m 2A,3A,SL
GUWAHATI - MUMBAI LTT Exp
#15648 · Exp
 15:20 17:40 2h 20m 2A,3A,SL
PATNA - VASCO DA GAMA SF Exp
#12742 · SF
 15:21 17:40 2h 19m 2A,3A,SL
BHAGALPUR - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp
#12335 · SF
 15:21 17:40 2h 19m 2A,3A,SL
Kamakhya - Mumbai LTT (Weekly) Special
#05650 · Exp
 15:22 18:00 2h 38m 3A,SL
BHAGALPUR - SURAT Tapti Ganga Exp
#19048 · Exp
 15:43 17:55 2h 12m 3A,SL
Sealdah-Varanasi Express
#13133 · Exp
 16:42 20:40 3h 58m SL
Poorva Express
#12303 · SF
 17:26 19:40 2h 14m 1A,2A,3A,SL
KOLKATA SEALDAH - AMRITSAR Akal Takht Exp
#12317 · SF
 17:34 19:30 1h 56m 2A,3A,SL
KOLKATA CHITPUR - NANGAL DAM Gurumukhi Exp
#12325 · SF
 17:34 19:30 1h 56m 2A,3A,SL
PATNA - ERNAKULAM Express
#16360 · Exp
 17:38 20:00 2h 22m 2A,3A,SL
Vikramshila Express
#12367 · SF
 18:26 20:19 1h 53m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Sampoorna Kranti Express
#12393 · SF
 19:15 21:07 1h 52m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Magadh Express
#12401 · SF
 19:34 22:10 2h 36m 1A,2A,3A,SL
Pratham Swatantrata Sangram Express
#11105 · Exp
 19:54 23:02 3h 08m 3A,SL
New Farakka-New Delhi Express
#14003 · Exp
 19:54 23:05 3h 11m 2A,3A,SL
RajendraNagar-Ajmer Ibadat Express
#12395 · SF
 20:59 23:02 2h 03m 2A,3A,SL
PATLIPUTRA - BANGALORE Sanghamitra SF Exp
#12296 · SF
 21:07 23:20 2h 13m 2A,3A,SL
DARBHANGA - MYSORE BAGMATI SF Exp
#12577 · SF
 21:22 23:35 2h 13m 2A,3A,SL
Kumbh Express
#12369 · SF
 22:12 00:30 2h 18m 2A,3A,SL
Upasana Express
#12327 · SF
 22:12 00:30 2h 18m 2A,3A,SL
Udyan Abha Toofan Express
#13007 · Exp
 22:55 02:25 3h 30m 3A,SL
Ananya Express
#12315 · SF
 23:33 01:50 2h 17m 2A,3A,SL
Bhagalpur-NewDelhi Weekly SF Express
#12349 · SF
 23:53 01:48 1h 55m 3A,SL
Scroll to see all 63 trains. View full train schedule →
Quick facts
Aerial distance
473 km (294 mi)
Road distance
~632 km
Recommended
Flight (1 hrs 23 min)
Most affordable
Bus
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📍 Raipur to Varanasi distance overview

The straight-line distance from Raipur to Varanasi is approximately 473 km (294 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 632 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Chhattisgarh to Uttar Pradesh.

473 kmAerial distance
~632 kmBy road
1 hrs 23 minFlight
✈️ By flight — Raipur to Varanasi
Fastest option RPR → VNS 1 hrs 23 min

Flying is the fastest way to cover the 473 km distance. Flights from RPR to VNS take approximately 1 hrs 23 min including boarding and taxiing. Multiple airlines operate on this route, and fares vary depending on the season, time of booking, and class of travel.

For the best prices, book 2-3 weeks in advance and opt for mid-week departures (Tuesday, Wednesday) which are typically cheaper than weekend flights.

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🚆 By train — Raipur to Varanasi
9 hrs 43 min ~632 km Multiple daily trains

Indian Railways connects Raipur and Varanasi with multiple daily services. The journey takes approximately 9 hrs 43 min. Rajdhani and Shatabdi express trains are faster, while mail and passenger trains make more stops but cost less.

AC 2-Tier (2A)Curtained berths, comfortable
AC 3-Tier (3A)Popular, good value
Sleeper Class (SL)Budget, non-AC

Book in advance through IRCTC, especially during festivals and holidays when seats fill up quickly.

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🚌 By bus — Raipur to Varanasi
12 hrs 38 min ~632 km Most affordable

Bus travel is a popular and affordable option for the Raipur to Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 12 hrs 38 min covering ~632 km. Both government and private operators service this route.

Volvo ACPremium comfort, reclining seats
AC SleeperFull-length beds, ideal for overnight
AC SeaterAir-conditioned, mid-range
Non-ACBudget-friendly, frequent service

Night buses are popular for this distance — travel while you sleep and arrive fresh at your destination.

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🚗 By car — Raipur to Varanasi
8 hrs 51 min ~632 km

A road trip from Raipur to Varanasi covers approximately 632 km and takes around 8 hrs 51 min. Start early to make the most of daylight hours.

💡 Travel tips for Raipur to Varanasi
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Book early
Book flights and trains 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season (Oct-Mar) for better prices and availability.
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Check weather
Avoid monsoon (Jun-Sep) for road trips. Road conditions can deteriorate and flights may face delays.
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Carry valid ID
Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID is required for train travel and recommended for bus journeys.
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Plan rest stops
For drives over 8 hrs 51 min, plan overnight halts. Fatigue driving is dangerous on Indian highways.
Where to stay in Varanasi
Budget to luxury hotels. Compare prices on FareEagle.
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🔗 Useful travel resources

For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:

IRCTC — Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation — Book train tickets online

Airports Authority of India — Airport information and flight status

DGCA — Directorate General of Civil Aviation — Indian aviation regulator

Incredible India — Official tourism portal of India

Frequently asked questions
What is the distance from Raipur to Varanasi? ▼
The aerial (straight-line) distance from Raipur to Varanasi is approximately 473 km (294 miles). The road distance is approximately 632 km, which takes about 8 hrs 51 min by car.
What is the best way to travel from Raipur to Varanasi? ▼
The fastest way is by flight, taking approximately 1 hrs 23 min from RPR to VNS. You can search and compare flight prices on FareEagle. Trains take about 9 hrs 43 min and are more affordable.
How much does a flight from Raipur to Varanasi cost? ▼
Flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Search on FareEagle to compare prices across all airlines. Booking 2-3 weeks in advance typically gives the best prices.
Are there buses from Raipur to Varanasi? ▼
Yes, multiple bus operators run services on the Raipur to Varanasi route. The journey takes approximately 12 hrs 38 min. You can search and book bus tickets on FareEagle with AC Sleeper, AC Seater, and Non-AC options.
How long does the train take from Raipur to Varanasi? ▼
The train from Raipur to Varanasi takes approximately 9 hrs 43 min. Express trains are faster while passenger trains make more stops. Check train schedules and availability on IRCTC.
Can I book Raipur to Varanasi travel on FareEagle? ▼
Yes! FareEagle lets you compare and book flights, bus tickets, and hotels for the Raipur to Varanasi route. Compare prices across operators, get instant confirmation, and enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden charges.
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